KSE-100 breaches 150K mark in intraday trade

August 19, 2025 (MLN): The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) crossed the historic 150,000 level in intraday trading on Tuesday on the back of sustained investor interest and positive momentum across key sectors.

The index recorded an intraday high of 150,042.03 points, up 1,845.61 points. 

Market sentiment improved following reports of the government’s circular debt reform initiative, which includes cutting liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes, revising RLNG pricing, and raising funds through LNG diversion, state-owned enterprise dividends, and power sector receivables.

Meanwhile, Fitch noted that banks are likely to benefit from lower interest rates, stronger credit growth, and reduced dependence on public-sector lending.

Top gainers during the intraday were BAHL (+10.00%), MUGHAL (+10.00%), THALL (+6.64%), FCCL (+6.63%), and DCR (+5.58%).

On the other hand, top losers were PSEL (-3.39%), BNWM (-2.82%), JDWS (-2.22%), KEL (-1.94%), and HUBC (-1.79%).

In terms of index-point contributions, companies that propped up the index were BAHL (+485.32pts), MEBL (+224.21pts), LUCK (+219.62pts), ENGROH (+188.00pts), and UBL (+120.17pts).

Meanwhile, companies that dragged the index lower were HUBC (-86.93pts), OGDC (-69.08pts), SYS (-58.23pts), MARI (-39.89pts), and FFC (-37.60pts).

Sector-wise, KSE-100 Index was supported by Commercial Banks (+1046.31pts), Cement (+493.33pts), Inv. Banks / Inv. Cos. / Securities Cos. (+187.36pts), Pharmaceuticals (+81.27pts), and Automobile Parts & Accessories (+47.99pts).

While the index was let down by Oil & Gas Exploration Companies (-146.25pts), Power Generation & Distribution (-87.21pts), Fertilizer (-59.33pts), Technology & Communication (-41.84pts), and Miscellaneous (-32.16pts).

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